Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Snow Canyon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snow Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Snow Canyon Middle School's student population of 796 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
796 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Snow Canyon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snow Canyon Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snow Canyon Middle School's ranking?
Snow Canyon Middle School is ranked #439 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Snow Canyon Middle School often compared to?
Snow Canyon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Snow Canyon Middle School?
796 students attend Snow Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Snow Canyon Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snow Canyon Middle School?
Snow Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Snow Canyon Middle School offer ?
Snow Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Snow Canyon Middle School part of?
Snow Canyon Middle School is part of Washington School District.
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